Potent and selective 'genetic zipper' method for plant protection: innovative DNA psyllidicides against Trioza alacris Flor based on short unmodified antisense oligonucleotides targeting rRNA of the pest
Volodymyr Volodymyrovych Oberemok, I.A. Novikov, Екатерина Васильевна Яцкова, Anastasiya I. Bilyk, Alexander K. Sharmagiy, Nikita V. Gal’chinsky
This paper describes the development and testing of DNA-based insecticides targeting rRNA in psyllid pests, showing high mortality rates and selectivity.
bioRxiv · Jun 2, 2024 · PreprintMolecular Biology